Mixed variational principle in elasticity theory and canonical systems of equations

The paper proposes a modification of the mixed variational principle from which stationarity conditions are derived in the form of a mixed system of equations resolved for the first derivatives of the displacement and stress components acting in a plane perpendicular to one of the coordinate axes. The variational principle allows decreasing the dimension of the problem of elasticity thus reducing the system of equations to a canonical form. The modified mixed principle helps immediately obtain a canonical system of equations for various applied theories. This possibility is demonstrated with the example of the Timoshenko theory of plates __________ Translated from Prikladnaya Mekhanika, Vol. 43, No. 5, pp. 55–62, May 2007.     

An approach to solving the stress problem of elasticity

It is shown that three equilibrium equations and three stress compatibility equations are sufficient to solve the stress problem of elasticity __________ Translated from Prikladnaya Mekhanika, Vol. 42, No. 7, pp. 23–28, July 2006.     

Stress solutions to the three-dimensional problem of elasticity

New representations of the stress tensor in the linear theory of elasticity and thermoelasticity are proposed. These representations satisfy the equilibrium equations and the strain compatibility equation. The stress tensor is expressed in terms of a harmonic tensor or a harmonic vector. The second boundary-value problem for an elastic half-space and an elastic layer is solved as an example __________ Translated from Prikladnaya Mekhanika, Vol. 42, No. 8, pp. 3–35, August 2006.     

Invariant recording of elasticity theory equations

An invariant (with respect to rotations) formalization of equations of linear and nonlinear elasticity theory is proposed. An equation of state (in the form of a convex generating potential) for various crystallographic systems is written. An algebraic approach is used, which does not require any geometric constructions related to the analysis of symmetry in crystals. __________ Translated from Prikladnaya Mekhanika i Tekhnicheskaya Fizika, Vol. 49, No. 5, pp. 127–142, September–October, 2008.     

Stress concentration in the moment theory of elasticity

A multimoment theory of elasticity of inhomogeneous media is used to develop algorithms for determining a sequence of essentially independent fundamental parameters associated with the structure, composition, and characteristics of the medium components. The general form of stress concentration factors is established by analyzing specific models of media. It is found that the mean tangential stresses in a fibrous medium with a transverse stress state are asymmetric. As an example, the methods are used to solve specific problems for plates and shells __________ Translated from Prikladnaya Mekhanika, Vol. 43, No. 1, pp. 66–76, January 2007.     

On a representation of the solution of the linear elasticity equations

A new representation of the stress tensor in the linear theory of elasticity is proposed. The representation satisfies the equilibrium equations and the compatibility conditions for strains. In this representation, the stress tensor is expressed in terms of a harmonic vector. The second boundary-value problem for an elastic half-space and elastic layer is considered as an example.Translated from Prikladnaya Mekhanika, Vol. 40, No. 11, pp. 85–91, November 2004.This revised version was published online in April 2005 with a corrected cover date.     

Towards multi-scale continuum elasticity theory

We propose a new method of constructing a series of nested quasicontinuum models, which describe linear elastic behavior of crystal lattices at successively smaller scales. The relevant scales are dictated by the interatomic interactions and are not arbitrary. The novelty of the model is in the use of a decomposition of the displacement field into the coarse part and the micro-level corrections. The coarse contribution is the conventional homogenized displacement field used in classical continuum elasticity. The micro-level corrections are sub-continuum fields representing the fine structure of the boundary layers exhibited by the discrete equilibrium configuration. The model is based on a multi-point Padé approximation in the Fourier space of the discrete Green’s function. We systematically compare the new model with the conventional strain gradient model.      

Integral equation methods in plane asymmetric elasticity

The boundary integral equation method is used to solve the interior and exterior Dirichlet, Neumann and mixed problems of plane micropolar elasticity. In the exterior case, a specific far-field pattern for the displacements and microrotation is introduced without which the classical scheme fails to work. Finally, we discuss the direct method and establish a connection with results obtained previously.     

On the solution of plane boundary-value problems of elasticity in a rectangle

An algorithm for solving plane boundary-value problems of elasticity for a rectangular domain is expounded. The algorithm is based on a complex-valued representation of the general solution to the differential equations of the plane problem and on the use of Lagrange polynomials to satisfy the boundary conditions. The algorithm can quite easily be implemented in a computer program. This is probably the simplest way of solving boundary-value problems of this class __________ Translated from Prikladnaya Mekhanika, Vol. 42, No. 1, pp. 97–102, January 2006.     

On the (u, p) problem in the theory of elasticity

A problem of the theory of elasticity is considered for a body with vectors of displacements u and loads p simultaneously defined on one part of the body and with undefined conditions on the remaining part of the body. For a doubly connected domain, where the vectors u and p are set on one of its boundaries (inner or outer), an iterative method based on reduction of the initial problem to a sequence of mixed problems is justified. __________ Translated from Prikladnaya Mekhanika i Tekhnicheskaya Fizika, Vol. 47, No. 3, pp. 100–103, May–June, 2006.     

A Boundary Value Problem for an Infinite Elastic Strip with a Semi-infinite Crack

In this paper we study a boundary value problem for an infinite elastic strip with a semi-infinite crack. By using the single and double layer potentials this problem is reduced to a singular integral equation, which is uniquely solved in the Hölder spaces by the Fredholm alternative.     

Historical sense in the historians of the theory of elasticity

This paper studies the historical and epistemological approaches followed by historians of the theory of elasticity. The authors chosen are Todhunter and Pearson, Love, Timoshenko, and Truesdell, who are perhaps the most important historians in English language since the second half of the nineteenth century. It is shown that the historical purpose has changed from one historian to the next, ranging from history as a compilation of what is known to criticism of the evolution of elasticity. The path of progress is investigated and again there are significant differences between historians although overall they have a sense of confluence towards some form of truth. The relation between history and theory is identified as a recurrent theme. And the epistemology in each author, although not explicitly stated, is seen to change following the main trends in their times or before. Some possible avenues of research are mentioned towards the end.     

基于平板振动精确化方程求解动应力集中问题

基于文献[8]给出的平板弯曲振动精确化方程,对含圆孔平板中弹性波散射与动应力集中问题进行了研究.文中给出了分别基于Mindlin板与精确化板方程在不同参数下圆孔动弯矩集中系数的数值结果,并对结果进行了对比分析和讨论.结果表明:在较低频率和薄板情况下,基于文献[8]的方程与基于Mindlin板理论得到的动弯矩结果是基本一致的;在较高频率和厚板情况下,基于文献[8]的方程与基于Mindlin板理论的动弯矩结果相差较大,最大值超出可达16%.由于文献[8]给出的平板振动精确化方程是在没有任何工程假设条件下得到的,因此其分析计算结果更精确一些.     

Series solutions for a transversely loaded and completely clamped thick rectangular plate based on the three-dimensional theory of elasticity

Summary The bending of a thick rectangular plate with all the edges completely clamped is analyzed by the three-dimensional theory of elasticity. A partially distributed uniform load over the top face is dealt within the analysis. The boundary conditions of the completely clamped edges are prescribed by three-dimensional, exact conditions that three displacement components vanish at the faces. The stress distributions at the edges are minutely examined by making the best use of advantages of the exact analysis. The stress distributions for the case of a fully distributed uniform load are compared with those obtained by Reissner's theory. The values of deflections and internal forces for various thickness-length ratios are also presented. Accepted for publication 5 June 1997     

A mixed problem of plane elasticity for a domain with partially unknown boundary

The paper addresses a problem of plane elasticity for a doubly connected body with outer and inner boundaries in the form of regular polygons with a common center and parallel sides. The neighborhoods of the vertices of the inner boundary are unknown equal full-strength smooth arcs symmetric about the rays coming from the vertices to the center. It is assumed that this elastic body is inserted into a hole of a rigid body, with the hole boundary coinciding with the outer boundary of the elastic body. Absolutely smooth rigid punches with rectilinear bases are pressed into all the rectilinear sections of the inner polygonal boundary of the elastic body. There is no friction between the elastic and rigid bodies. The unknown arcs are free from external stresses. Complex variable theory is used to determine the unknown arcs and the stress state of the elastic body __________ Translated from Prikladnaya Mekhanika, Vol. 42, No. 3, pp. 110–118, March 2006.     

Semi-analytical three-dimensional elasticity solutions for generally laminated composite plates

Semi-analytical solutions for bending and free vibration of composite laminated plates have been derived based on three-dimensional elasticity theory using a newly developed hybrid analysis, which perfectly combines the state space approach (SSA) and the technique of differential quadrature (DQ). The thickness direction of laminates is selected as the transfer direction in SSA, and the DQ technique is employed to discretize the in-plane domains. This actualizes the transformation of the original partial differential equations into a state equation consisting of first-order ordinary differential equations. In particular, the use of DQ technique makes ease of the treatment of various boundary conditions, which cannot be considered in the conventional exact SSA. To avoid numerical instabilities in the conventional transfer matrix method, artificial interfaces are introduced to divide each layer into several sub-layers to reduce the transfer distance and the joint coupling matrices are established according to the continuity conditions at actual and artificial interfaces to implement the global analysis. Comprehensive numerical examples are preformed to validate the present hybrid method. Effects of some parameters on mechanical properties of the laminates are discussed.     

Solution of the Three-Dimensional Thermoelastic Problem in Stresses

A method is proposed for constructing a general solution to the three-dimensional thermoelastic equations in stresses (compatibility conditions and equilibrium equations). This general solution is valid for both an elastic half-space and an elastic layer. The second thermoelastic boundary-value problem for a half-space is studied in detail as an example